Health and Wellness
1 day ago
Federal judge rules in favor of state to continue Medicaid funding at Planned Parenthood
Washington and 24 other states sued the Trump administration in July to prevent the funding from being cut.
3 days ago
Whatcom County issues violation notice to Custer Sportsman’s Club
Officials say more than a hundred bullets were discovered off the property during the investigation, despite ongoing communication with the club.
5 days ago
Limit wood burning to protect the air and residents of Northwest Washington
Fall is here and winter is coming in Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom counties. If you burn wood for…
2 weeks ago
Washington resident dies after contracting world’s first case of rare bird flu
It comes as Whatcom County Health and Community Services says that recent testing found avian influenza among a flock of wild birds near Wiser Lake earlier this month.
2 weeks ago
Recreational shellfish harvesting opens back up in Whatcom County
Harvesters are still advised to check the state's shellfish closure map before digging.
2 weeks ago
State and local officials urge Washington residents to get flu shot this season
It comes after 17 people died of the flu in Whatcom County during the last flu season, which was more than the previous five years combined.
3 weeks ago
More illnesses linked to recalled products of Ferndale creamery
The state Department of Health says that 10 people have now gotten sick from E. coli after consuming recalled products from Twin Sisters Creamery.
3 weeks ago
Whatcom County alerts residents of baby formula recall linked to botulism
Anyone who bought the recalled formula should throw it away or return it to where they bought it from, while sanitizing any items or surfaces it may have come into contact with.
4 weeks ago
Bellingham acupuncturist accused of sexual misconduct with patients has license suspended
His license expired as of August following his initial suspension.
4 weeks ago
New online tool shows immunization data in Whatcom County
In Whatcom County, a higher percentage of people have gotten the COVID, flu and adult RSV vaccines than the state average.
4 weeks ago
Swinomish Tribe expands their wellness service in Bellingham
didgʷálič's other mobile unit has been offering services six days a week at the Anne Deacon Center of Hope since late January.
